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Halloween

From the costumes you wear to the candy you serve to the decorations you use, there are plenty of creative and cost-effective ways to make your Halloween greener, healthier and kinder to the Earth. Check out the stories and galleries below to get informed and inspired.

Articles about Halloween

Big Snapshot: Northeast hit by Halloween snowstorm

Tue, Nov 01 2011 at 12:59 PM

The late October snowstorm makes for a freezing holiday in some parts of New England, creating millions of power outages and at least 13 deaths.
Save some Halloween candy for your gingerbread house

Tue, Nov 01 2011 at 12:51 PM

Bright, colorful candies make perfect gingerbread house decorations.
What does trick-or-treating tell us about sustainable living?

Mon, Oct 31 2011 at 5:42 PM

On Halloween night, every neighborhood pretends to be a walkable neighborhood. The truly sustainable neighborhoods, though, are the ones where kids can go by themselves to get treats the other 364 days of the year.
Big time buyer's remorse: The stories behind 3 cinematic haunted houses

Mon, Oct 31 2011 at 5:05 PM

Sure, your home may have its annoying quirks — but at least you're not experiencing paranormal-influenced buyer's remorse similar to the beleaguered homeowners of 'Poltergeist,' 'The Amityville Horror' and 'Beetlejuice.'
Happy Halloween from the 'Pacman' Nebula

Mon, Oct 31 2011 at 2:10 PM

The 'teeth' of the nebula are made up of pillars in the nebula where new stars may be forming.
How to make overpopulation OK

Mon, Oct 31 2011 at 11:48 AM

As humanity hits the 7 billion mark today, a new U.N. report suggests we should focus more on our quality of life than the quantity of it.
Trick-or-treating at the White House

Mon, Oct 31 2011 at 11:03 AM

Get a peek at what President and Mrs. Obama will be handing out to ghouls, goblins, princesses and ninjas.
Halloween at the White House

Mon, Oct 31 2011 at 9:24 AM

Video: The White House gets a Halloween makeover in anticipation of trick-or-treaters to arrive at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. and the White House pastry kitchen prepares 4000 gift bags to be handed out by The President and The First Lady for Halloween.
Last minute Halloween costume ideas

Mon, Oct 31 2011 at 6:23 AM

Still need a costume for Halloween? Here are eight costume ideas that look awesome and come together so fast it's scary!
Despite low risk, paranoid parents scan Halloween candy

Sat, Oct 29 2011 at 11:36 PM

Across America, cautious parents will bring their children's trick-or-treat goodies into medical centers for screening.

MNN - Mother Nature Network

Halloween

Articles about Halloween

Big Snapshot: Northeast hit by Halloween snowstorm

Save some Halloween candy for your gingerbread house

What does trick-or-treating tell us about sustainable living?

Big time buyer's remorse: The stories behind 3 cinematic haunted houses

Happy Halloween from the 'Pacman' Nebula

How to make overpopulation OK

Trick-or-treating at the White House

Halloween at the White House

Last minute Halloween costume ideas

Despite low risk, paranoid parents scan Halloween candy

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